Get Ignition Certified
Whether you use Ignition for an in-house solution or bid projects as an integrator, becoming certified will provide your employer or customer with the confidence that your skills match the job requirements and qualify you to become a Gold, Premier, or Enterprise Integrator with Inductive Automation.
For integrators, certification has additional benefits. For example, each level of certification provides a higher listing on our Integrator Search. There are also Premier and Enterprise levels attainable for Integration companies that have Gold Certified employees. Learn more about the Integrator Program or talk to your salesperson for more information.
Becoming Core Certified
There are two ways to become Core Certified: Take the certification test, or attend an Ignition Core Training class led by Inductive Automation and complete the associated lab work. Classwork is completed during class hours (8 am - 5 pm PT), and students must attend all class days to satisfy the lab work requirements. Core Certification tests cost $350 and include one free retake. The initial test submission and retake must be completed within six months from the date of purchase. Note: An IU credential is required for the certification test, but not for the training class.
View the Core classes in the training schedule
Becoming Gold Certified
There are two ways to become Gold Certified: Take the certification test, or attend one of the advanced classes (DB&S or Perspective) led by Inductive Automation and complete the associated lab work. Classwork is completed during class hours (8 am - 5 pm PT), and students must attend all class days to satisfy the lab work requirements. Gold Certification tests cost $500 and include one free retake. The initial test submission and retake must be completed within six months from the date of purchase. Note: The Core Certification must be earned before a Gold Certification can be granted.
View the Gold classes in the training scheduleCertified for Three Years
All certification levels are granted for a three year period starting when your certification is earned. When your expiration nears, you can sign up for a shorter certification update class, or take a test that covers pertinent new material. You can check on the status of your certification by visiting the Certification Status page.
View the upgrade classes in the training scheduleFrequently Asked Questions
How do I get my Core Certification?
To become Core Certified, you can either take the certification test or attend the Ignition Core training class and complete the associated lab work. This grants Core Certified status. An IU credential is a requirement for the certification test, but is not required for the training class.
How do I get my Gold Certification?
To become Gold Certified, you can either take the certification test or attend one of the advanced classes (DB&S or Perspective) and complete the associated lab work. The Core Certification must be earned before a Gold Certification can be granted.
What are the benefits of keeping my certification current?
Becoming certified is proof that you are proficient with the Ignition software. This can mean proof for your co-workers, or to show potential customers. For integrators, there is also a bump in the listing on our Integrator Search page . Get more information about the Integrator Program here.
How long does my certification last?
There's no annual fee for certification, and all certification levels are granted for a three year period starting when your certification is earned. When your expiration nears, you can sign up for a shorter certification update class, or take a test that covers pertinent new material.
How do I get my Inductive University Credential?
To earn a Credential from the Inductive University (IU), you must sign up for a free Inductive University account and complete all of the challenges in the Credential Courses section. This grants the Credentialed status.
Can I become certified through a Certified Training Center (CTC) class?
No. Certified Training Center (CTC) classes do not grant certification for either Core or Gold levels and cannot be taken in place of IA-led classes.
Are test discounts available for universities in IA's Educational Engagement Program?
Professors teaching Ignition to their students as part of our educational engagement program are eligible to receive a free certification test (Core or Gold). This free test must be approved by the Educational Engagement Program Manager
Do I have to pay for a Certification Test I already started?
Certification Tests started before August 4th 2023 have no additional cost and the six month limit is not applied. All tests starting August 4th 2023 have a two submission limit (not counting submissions made before that date).